Q: Ex wife wants to file a motion requesting I pay child support and claim child for taxes.
Volunteered/agreed to have child stay with her at her convenience and best interest instead of 50/50 as agreed upon in divorcé degree. Now wants me to pay child support. Have child live me for next two years and pay full support and back pay child support for past 2 years. I never failed or refused to support my son. I have proof that I support him financially although mom agreed and voluntarily allowed son to stay with her as he wishes.
A: Unless and until you stipulate (or the court orders) otherwise, the divorce decree governs. She cannot get additional back support and you cannot count voluntarily payment of expenses toward support.
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